Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

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7,795 matching releases

Ministerial contact time: FOI release

Please supply the content of all documentation regarding the preferences of all current Scottish Government ministers for working on or being contacted on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during anti-social hours, including preferences regarding a disinclination to work or be contacted during such days and time...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300356735
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting minutes between government ministers and Sir Brian Souter: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government ministers and Sir Brian Souter from 2019 to date. The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government special advisers and Brian Souter since 2019. Email correspondence between the Scottish government (including ministers, officials o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357465
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice and correspondence about fusion power between 1 September 2022 and 1 March 2023: FOI release

Any advice to Scottish Government ministers about Fusion power between 1 September 2022 and 1 March 2023. Any correspondence to or from Scottish Government ministers from external sources or the UK Government about fusion power between 1 September 2022 and 1 March 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘enviro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300356587
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence, notes of any phone calls and minutes of any meetings on Second Review of Scottish Parliament Boundaries: FOI release

All correspondence, notes of any phone calls and minutes of any meetings between the Minister for Parliamentary Business, George Adam MSP, and Boundaries Scotland relating to the Second Review of Scottish Parliament Boundaries.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300356653
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Short term lets: FOI release

1) Over the last 3 years how much has the Scottish Gov and Edinburgh City Council spent on short term let accommodation like Airbnb and other such platforms? 2) With the now decimated short term lets industry due to new legislation presumably this is still a requirement so where are these people getting accommodated? ...

FOI released 75 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357710
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting and correspondence with newly appointed CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank, Al Denholm: FOI release

Could you tell me if the First Minister has had any meetings with the newly appointed CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank, Al Denholm, since his appointment. Could you also provide copies of any briefing notes the First Minister received in advance of such a meeting. Could you also provide me with any written...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357675
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Which Scottish Government ‘directorates’ artificial intelligence, in whatever technical form, is used to support the development of policy: FOI release

Can you list in which Scottish Government ‘directorates’ artificial intelligence, in whatever technical form, is used to support the development of policy? If this is too complex because of the number of directorates, would it be possible to list under which cabinet sectary and ministerial portfolio artificial intellig...

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300356605
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and Minister for Higher and Further education with James Withers: FOI release

All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and the Minister for Higher and Further education with James Withers. All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and the Minister for Higher and Further Education regarding the Independent Review of the Skills Deliv...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300360986
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lobbying in Scotland meeting minutes with energy companies: EIR release

I have looked at the Scottish Lobbying Register and would like to ask you if you could provide minutes or any other information you may have regarding what was discussed in these meetings: 01/11/2021 with BP 06/12/2021 with BP 15/06/2022 with BP 09/05/2022 with Hutcheson Associates Ltd

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 89 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.20 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300344585
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Minister's meetings with Children and Young People's Minister and Police Scotland Officers from 1 January 2020 and the 19 May 2023: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to provide details including agendas, meeting minutes, emails setting up meetings and follow up emails, of all meetings between the Education Minister (for clarity the post held by John Swinney then Shirley Anne Sommerville etc) and the Children and Young People's Minister (for clarity...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357678
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Four-day week pilot meetings: FOI release

You asked for details of all the meetings that ministers have had in relation to (a) the four-day week pilots, (b) the Centre for Workplace Transformation and (c) the Business Purpose Commission for Scotland, broken down by year since 2021/22 and a copy of both the agendas and the minutes for these meetings. You also ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357706
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting minutes, reports and correspondence in regard to the local authority's homeless services between 1 January 2023 and 30 April 2023: FOI release

All meeting minutes, reports and correspondence between Scottish Government housing ministers, including Shona Robison and Paul McLennan (and their civil servants), and Glasgow City Council in regard to the local authority's homeless services between 1 January 2023 and 30 April 2023.

FOI clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357753
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding emergency authorisation of the chemical Asulox: EIR release

I am looking for copies of all the correspondence between the Scottish Minister Lorna Slater (and her Ministerial staff) and the Health and Safety Executive regarding the emergency authorisation of the chemical Asulox. The chemical is used in the control of bracken in the hills of Scotland. Within the last four months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300360428
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Expenses, itinerary and correspondence from Neil Gray's trip to Japan in April 2023: FOI release

Full expenses from Neil Gray's trip to Japan in April 2023, including how many members of staff went with him, what hotels he stayed in and how he got there and back plus full dates of when he went. Full itinerary from his trip to Japan and including any minutes taken at these meetings. What involvement did the UK Gove...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300356471
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon meetings with Crown Office: FOI release

Please can I request information relating to meetings, communication and correspondence between the former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (including her office, staff and officials) and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). This should include – but not be limited to – all information held about meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357074
Directorate
Topic

Section 36 Consent application for the Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm Development submission queries: EIR release

A Section 36 Consent application for the Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm Development was submitted to Marine Scotland by SSE Renewables on the 9th December 2022. Please provide information to explain, in general terms, the consenting process for an application of this type. Please provide information on whether or not ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.83 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300357772
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning office staff structure: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300358388
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The staff structure for the First Minister office: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the First Minister office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades for each staff member ...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300358367
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance office staff structure: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300358351
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy office staff structure: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300358384
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Parliamentary Business office staff structure: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Parliamentary Business office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades f...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300358386
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights office staff structure: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scot...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300358394
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development office staff structure: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Govern...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300358396
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Housing office staff structure: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Housing office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades for each staff m...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300358399
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport office staff structure: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300358390
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector